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#3774 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 40% in state

San Diego Metro Career and Tech

High School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA

A San Diego Unified high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7250 Mesa College Dr. Rm. K-203, San Diego, CA 92111

  • Math 11% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-3.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$20,828
Chronic Absenteeism2.7%

Students at San Diego Metro Career and Tech score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where San Diego Metro Career and Tech sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,092/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,081

Median home value

$754,300

Median rent

$2,049/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

53.1%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Diego Center for Children AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.4 mi79Compare →
San Diego Center for Children AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6private2–120.4 mi62Compare →
Riley/new DawnEnrollment path unverified5.8K–120.6 mi164Compare →
Kearny College ConnectionsEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.7 mi336Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

San Diego Unified

Schools in district
175
Rank in district
#96 of 174
District spending per student
$20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Diego Metro Career and Tech is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Diego Metro Career and Tech

San Diego Metro Career and Tech is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 112 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,774 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Diego Metro Career and Tech

What grades does San Diego Metro Career and Tech serve?

San Diego Metro Career and Tech serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Diego Metro Career and Tech?

San Diego Metro Career and Tech has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego Metro Career and Tech?

The student-teacher ratio at San Diego Metro Career and Tech is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Diego Metro Career and Tech rank in CA?

San Diego Metro Career and Tech ranks #3,774 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Diego Metro Career and Tech's MySchoolScout rating?

San Diego Metro Career and Tech has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at San Diego Metro Career and Tech?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Diego Metro Career and Tech has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Diego Metro Career and Tech a charter school?

No, San Diego Metro Career and Tech is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Diego Metro Career and Tech a Title I school?

No, San Diego Metro Career and Tech is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Diego Metro Career and Tech?

52.7% of students at San Diego Metro Career and Tech qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
112
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 92111)
45,888
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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